by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WestConn ranks among other schools offering degrees in theater.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 241 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $24,150. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, theater students borrow a median amount of $32,859 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WestConn paid an average of $709 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in theater from WestConn. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WestConn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WestConn theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 30 |
| Music | 21 |
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